Honouring Excellence: FUTO's Honorary Doctorate Degrees Confirm Oluremi Tinubu and Hope Uzodimma as Apostles of Good Governance*

*Honouring Excellence: FUTO's Honorary Doctorate Degrees Confirm Oluremi Tinubu and Hope Uzodimma as Apostles of Good Governance*

     By Melissa Jessie 

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), has conferred honorary doctorate degrees in management on two prominent Nigerian leaders: Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma. This prestigious honour is a testament to their unwavering commitment to good governance and human resources development.

Under the leadership of Prof Mrs Nnenna Otti, FUTO has established itself as a beacon of moral rectitude, public service, and defence of the state, nation, and society. The university's decision to confer these honorary degrees is a resounding endorsement of the duo's tireless efforts to promote excellence in governance and development.

Senator Tinubu's initiatives in education, healthcare, and women's empowerment have been particularly noteworthy. Similarly, Governor Uzodimma's efforts to promote good governance and development in Imo State have been commendable. The conferment of these honorary degrees is a clear indication that the duo were "divinely prepared, circumstantially chosen and duly propelled to render Special Service to Nigeria at this point in time."

*FUTO Convocation Ceremony*

The 36th convocation ceremony of FUTO was a grand affair, with the conferment of an honorary Doctorate Degree on Governor Hope Uzodimma being the highlight of the event. The occasion saw the active participation of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by the Imo State Party Chairman, Hon. MacDonald Ebere, PhD.

In his address, Dr. Ebere expressed deep pride in the Governor's achievements and commended FUTO for recognizing Senator Uzodimma's impactful leadership. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between government and academia in fostering technological advancement and societal development.

*A Testament to Excellence and Integrity*

This recognition by FUTO is a testament to the power of excellence and integrity in leadership. As the university continues to uphold the highest standards of academic excellence, it is clear that Senators Oluremi Tinubu and Hope Uzodimma are true apostles of good governance, and their contributions to Nigeria's development will be remembered for generations to come.